18 July 2017
In drilling-fluid terminology, yield point means yield value (see yield value). Of the two terms, yield point is more common.
25 July 2017
The yield value (commonly called “yield point”) is the resistance to initial flow, or represents the stress required to start fluid movement. This resistance is due […]
18 July 2017
A condition wherein the drilling fluid fails to form measurable gels during a quiescent time interval (usually 10 min).
18 July 2017
The electrokinetic potential of a particle as determined by its electrophoretic mobility. This electric potential causes colloidal particles to repel each other and stay in suspension.